The BBC hears harrowing accounts of assaults appearing to target the sect of former President Assad.
Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?
Russia’s economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.
Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked interview with Democrat over FCC fears
The network denies it stopped the interview with a Texas Democrat from airing but warned it could run afoul of the US broadcast media watchdog.
Historic trade deals put India on global stage – but challenges remain
India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.
Nine arrested in France over death of far-right student
Quentin Deranque died on Saturday, two days after being beaten in Lyon by masked men believed to be far-left militants.
No DNA matches on glove found in Nancy Guthrie case, police say
It’s been two weeks since the 84 year old’s disappearance and authorities say there have not been any arrests
Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties
Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Tributes poured in from politicians who described Jackson as an agent of change and transformative leader.
Six athletes to compete under Russian flag at Paralympics
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will compete under their nations’ flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics.


